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Easy

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. I  

2. She  

3. The cookies  

4. He  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The contraction don't is short for do not.

T F

2. The contraction can't is short for can it.

T F

3. Every contraction must have an apostrophe.

T F

Contractions

Easy

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1.  

2.  

3.  

4.  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The contraction I'll is short for I will.

T F

2. The contraction she's always means she is.

T F

3. In I've, the apostrophe replaces the letters ha from have.

T F

Contractions

Easy

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. I think  

2. She promised  

3. If I had extra time,  

4. He said  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. In Grade 3, the contraction 'they'll' is short for 'they will'.

T F

2. The contraction 'we'd' can mean either 'we would' or 'we had' in a Grade 3 sentence.

T F

3. In Grade 3, 'hell' with no apostrophe is the correct contraction for 'he will'.

T F

Contractions

Easy

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1.  

2.  

3.  

4.  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. In Grade 3, the contraction 'I've' is short for 'I have'.

T F

2. In Grade 3 writing, 'theyve' without an apostrophe is the correct way to write 'they have'.

T F

3. The contraction 'you've' is commonly used in Grade 3 sentences about past experiences.

T F

Contractions

Medium

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The puppy wagged  

2. I think  

3.  

4.  

5. Please put the book over  

6. Is  

7.  

8.  

9.  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

it's

→

it is

they're

→

they are

you're

→

you are

who's

→

who is

Contractions

Medium

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1.  

2. The cat licked  

3.  

4. Did you bring  

5. We know  

6. I left my pencil over  

7. The students raised  

8.  

9.  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

its

→

possessive for it

their

→

possessive for them

your

→

possessive for you

whose

→

asks who owns it

Contractions

Medium

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. In Grade 3 writing, the contraction for 'have not' is spelled  

2. The correct Grade 3 contraction for 'should not' is  

3. For 'we will' the Grade 3 contraction is  

4. The contraction for 'is not' in Grade 3 is spelled  

5. The Grade 3 contraction for 'do not' is written  

6. The contraction for 'you are' in Grade 3 is  

7. The Grade 3 contraction for 'could not' is written  

8. The contraction for 'it is' in Grade 3 is spelled  

9. The Grade 3 contraction for 'they are' is written  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Grade 3 word 'cannot' contracted

→

can't

Grade 3 phrase 'I am' contracted

→

I'm

Grade 3 phrase 'will not' contracted

→

won't

Grade 3 phrase 'let us' contracted

→

let's

Contractions

Medium

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Rewrite for Grade 3 informal speech: 'I will not go outside in the rain' becomes 'I  

2. Rewrite for Grade 3 casual writing: 'She is my best friend in class' becomes ' 

3. Rewrite for Grade 3 natural speech: 'We are going to the beach today' becomes ' 

4. Rewrite for Grade 3 informal tone: 'I cannot find my backpack anywhere' becomes 'I  

5. Rewrite for Grade 3 friendly tone: 'It is raining outside right now' becomes ' 

6. Rewrite for Grade 3 casual speech: 'They are playing in the yard' becomes ' 

7. Rewrite for Grade 3 informal speech: 'You are my favorite teacher ever' becomes ' 

8. Rewrite for Grade 3 natural writing: 'I have seen that movie already' becomes ' 

9. Rewrite for Grade 3 casual tone: 'He will call you back soon' becomes ' 

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Grade 3: 'do not' rewritten

→

don't

Grade 3: 'that is' rewritten

→

that's

Grade 3: 'would not' rewritten

→

wouldn't

Grade 3: 'let us' rewritten

→

let's

Contractions

Hard

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which contraction correctly shortens should not?

2. Which sentence uses the contraction correctly?

3. What two words does the contraction they'll stand for?

4. Which sentence has the apostrophe in the wrong place?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The contraction couldn't is short for could  

2. The contraction we've stands for we  

3. Rewrite cannot as a contraction:  

4. Fix the apostrophe: is'nt becomes  

5. The contraction where's expands to where  

Contractions

Hard

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence uses every contraction correctly?

2. The informal contraction couldn't've stands for which three words?

3. Which contraction is the correct short form of there is?

4. Which sentence has NO contraction errors?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Expand the contraction wouldn't to its two words: would  

2. Rewrite they are not as one contraction plus a word: they  

3. Fix this incorrect spelling by writing the correct contraction: does'nt →  

4. The contraction what's expands to what  

5. Write the contraction for let us:  

Contractions

Hard

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which is the correct Grade 3 contraction for 'should have' in this sentence: 'I ___ studied harder for the test'?

2. Pick the right Grade 3 contraction: 'My cat likes her toy. ___ very playful today.'

3. Which Grade 3 contraction correctly fills the blank: 'I ___ going to the store with my mom today'?

4. Choose the correct Grade 3 contraction: 'They ___ finished their homework yet.' (haven't done it)

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The Grade 3 contraction for 'could have' is  

2. The Grade 3 contraction for 'would have' is  

3. The Grade 3 contraction for 'might have' is spelled  

4. The Grade 3 contraction for 'must have' is written  

5. The Grade 3 contraction for 'they will' is  

Contractions

Hard

Contractions

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. In this Grade 3 paragraph, how many contractions are in: 'I can't wait for summer. It's going to be fun. We'll go swimming every day.'?

2. Which word in this Grade 3 sentence is a contraction, not a possessive: 'The dog wagged its tail. It's happy to see me.'?

3. What is the expanded form of 'they're' in this Grade 3 sentence: 'They're going to visit their grandparents soon'?

4. Which word in this Grade 3 sentence is a possessive, not a contraction: 'Your shoes are wet. You're getting them dirty.'?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. In this Grade 3 paragraph, the expanded form of the contraction 'won't' is  

2. In a Grade 3 paragraph, the expanded form of 'we've' is  

3. In this Grade 3 sentence, the contraction 'it's' expands to  

4. In a Grade 3 paragraph, the contraction 'who's' expands to  

5. In this Grade 3 sentence, the contraction 'you're' expands to  

Contractions

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These contractions worksheets help grade 3 students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Writing the apostrophe in the wrong spot, such as is'nt or do'nt, instead of replacing the missing letter exactly where it belongs (isn't, don't).
• Confusing homophone pairs like its/it's, their/they're/there, and your/you're by using a contraction where a possessive pronoun is needed.
• Forgetting the apostrophe entirely in contractions such as Im, dont, or shes, which are always wrong in Grade 3 writing and must include the apostrophe.

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